A phase 1/2 study of LM-302, an anti-claudin 18.2 (CLDN18.2) antibody-drug conjugate in patients with advanced gastric/gastroesophageal junction cancer.

Authors

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Chunmei Bai

Department of medical onclogy, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China

Chunmei Bai , Junli Xue , Yi Zheng , Meili Sun , Jieer Ying , Fuxiang Zhou , Yiyi Yu , Yuping Sun , Ligang Xing , Yanqiao Zhang , Jinhua Wen , Jianping Xiong , Heshui Wu , Xiuli Yang , Lixin Wan , Shiwei Guo , Rusen Zhao , Zhizhen Zhu , Zhihua Gong , Jin Li

Organizations

Department of medical onclogy, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, Department of Medical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University; Jinan Central Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, China, Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China, Shandong Cancer Hospital, Jinan, China, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China, Affiliated Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, Nanyang Medical College First Affiliated Hospital, Nanyang, China, Nanyang Central Hospital, Nanyang, China, Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University (The Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China, Department of Medical Oncology, Zibo Municipal Hospital, Zibo, China, Linyi Cancer Hospital, Linyi, China, LaNova Medicines, Shanghai, China, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China

Research Funding

LaNova Medicines Limited

Background: LM-302 is a novel and potent MMAE antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting CLDN18.2, which is highly expressed in gastric/gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), pancreatic, and biliary tract cancers. Preclinical studies of LM-302 have demonstrated compelling anti-tumor activity in multiple CLDN18.2-positive cell-lines and xenograft models. Methods: This phase 1/2 study included dose escalation phase and dose expansion phase. In the dose escalation phase, eligible patients received LM-302 once every three weeks (0.2-2.8 mg/kg Q3W), and once every two weeks (1.8-2.0 mg/kg Q2W) to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics. In the dose expansion phase, CLDN18.2-positive patients received LM-302 at recommended phase 2 doses of 2.4 mg/kg Q3W or 1.8 mg/kg Q2W to evaluate the efficacy and safety. The primary endpoints included dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) and adverse events (AEs) in phase 1, and objective response rate (ORR) in phase 2. Here we report the results from safety analysis of LM-302 and efficacy data in gastric/GEJ cancer. Results: As of September 23, 2023, 135 patients received LM-302 treatment and the median prior lines of systemic therapy were 2 (range 1-4). In phase 1 and 2, most common TRAEs were white blood cell decreased (51.9%), neutrophil count decreased (51.1%), anaemia (38.5%), vomiting (36.3%), and nausea (34.1%). The most frequent grade ≥3 TRAEs were neutrophil count decreased (22.2%) and white blood cell decreased (17.8%). In phase 2 dose expansion, 52 CLDN18.2-positive (TC ≥ 50%, IHC ≥ 2+) gastric/GEJ cancer patients were enrolled (4 pts at 2.4mg/kg Q3W, 48 pts at 1.8mg/kg Q2W). 1.8mg/kg Q2W was selected for further evaluation based on PK, safety, and efficacy data analysis. Of 36 evaluable gastric/GEJ cancer patients who received at least two or more prior therapies, 11 partial response (PR) and 16 stable disease (SD) were observed. The ORR was 30.6% (11/36), and DCR was 75.0% (27/36). The median PFS was 7.16 months (95% CI 2.72-NA). The median overall survival (OS) was not reached, with an OS rate of 95.0% at the 6-month (as of November 15, 2023). Conclusions: LM-302 was well-tolerated with a manageable safety profile and demonstrated promising anti-tumor activity in CLDN18.2-positive patients with third-line and beyond gastric/GEJ cancer. The results support further investigation of LM-302 as a new therapeutic approach to treat CLDN18.2-positive gastric/GEJ cancer. Clinical trial information: NCT05161390.

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Abstract Details

Meeting

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

Session Type

Poster Session

Session Title

Developmental Therapeutics—Molecularly Targeted Agents and Tumor Biology

Track

Developmental Therapeutics—Molecularly Targeted Agents and Tumor Biology

Sub Track

Chemotherapy and Antibody-Drug Conjugates

Clinical Trial Registration Number

NCT05161390

Citation

J Clin Oncol 42, 2024 (suppl 16; abstr 3028)

DOI

10.1200/JCO.2024.42.16_suppl.3028

Abstract #

3028

Poster Bd #

173

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